Our Products

Thermal Ribbons

Our thermal transfer ribbons are designed for versatility, ensuring reliable performance across a broad range of applications including box end labels, wash care tags, number plates, industrial labels, and barcodes. With high-speed printing capabilities, exceptional scan quality, and a variety of ribbon grades and sizes, our ribbons offer the perfect balance of performance and value, making them an excellent choice for achieving accurate and long-lasting prints in any setting.

Wax VS Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbons

Thermal transfer printing uses standard labels and a thermal transfer ribbon. The ribbon passes under the thermal transfer printhead, and the heat from the printhead melts the ink on the ribbon, transferring it to the label to create an image or text.

Wax Ribbons

Suitable for standard paper labels.
Ideal for general-purpose printing.

Wax/Resin Ribbons

Suitable for synthetic labels.
Offers better resistance to smudging and scratching compared to wax ribbons.

Resin Ribbons

Ideal for high-durability applications.
Provides excellent resistance to chemicals, heat, and abrasion.
Suitable for printing on synthetic materials and for industrial applications.

Thermal Ribbons That Suit All Applications

Thermal Ribbons by Watermill Press

Thermal transfer printing is a versatile solution across multiple industries and product types. With a wide range of stock available, we support printers from brands like Markem, Ricoh, Zebra, Union, and Toshiba, among others. Here are some key applications:

Standard Box End Labels

Clear and durable labels for packaging.

Wash Care Tags

Long-lasting labels for garments.

Number Plates

Durable and resistant labels for automotive use.

Industrial Labels

High-quality labels for harsh environments.

Barcodes and Variable Information

Reliable printing for tracking and identification such as batch or date coding.

Why Choose Thermal Transfer Printing

Thermal transfer printers offer several advantages over other types of printers. Here are some reasons why you might choose a thermal transfer printer:

High Speed

Can print up to 600mm per second or 24 meters of labels per minute, ideal for high-volume environments like packing lines in production.

Reliability

Thermal transfer printers are designed to operate in harsh conditions, ensuring durability and toughness.

Versatility

Suitable for a wide range of applications due to the various ink formulations available.

Durable Print

Produces crisp and durable prints, perfect for barcodes and variable information such as expiration dates.

Excellent Scan Quality

Provides more reliable scanning compared to other printing technologies, making it ideal for barcodes.

Some of Our Clients

Case Studies

By adding value throughout our relationship, together, we can establish a solid foundation to a partnership that’s built to last.

Streamline Your Labelling Needs With An Experienced Partner

Simplify and optimise your labelling requirements by partnering with an experienced secondary labelling expert.

Switching labelling suppliers can be daunting, especially when working with a preferred supplier of a major retailer. The biggest concern is often whether the new supplier can deliver on their promises. With us, the answer is a resounding yes!

We specialise in rationalising labelling requirements, offering a comprehensive solution with our experienced secondary labelling expertise. Building strong client relationships takes time, but our reliability and performance have earned the trust of our clients.

As their labelling needs grew, so did their confidence in us. They expanded our full labelling solutions across their entire business, including our PrintProtect thermal printer repair contract.
Save Thousands, Possibly Millions, By Improving Your Tray End Label Read Rates

Discover how enhancing the read rates of your tray end labels can lead to substantial savings and increased efficiency in your supply chain.

Interruptions in the supply chain can lead to significant challenges for both suppliers and retailers. When one of the UK’s largest supermarkets faced issues with label read rates, causing delays with finished goods entering the supply chain, we were ready to step in.

By thoroughly reviewing performance at each site, we identified the root causes of the issues. This involved site visits and extensive analysis with various suppliers. After comprehensive research, we presented a range of solutions: good, better, and best, tailored to meet the supermarket’s needs and restore smooth operations.

What Do Our Customers Say About Us?

By choosing Watermill Press, you can ensure that your supply chain operates smoothly with labels that maintain their integrity and readability throughout the entire process, helping you avoid costly delays.

Excellent & Always Helpful

Excellent communication and responsiveness. A fantastic company that’s always incredibly helpful!

Group Purchasing Director - National Beverage Supplier

Brilliant Service

We have recently moved our label supplier to Watermill Press and their service has been brilliant!!

Warehouse & Systems Manager - National Logistics Company

Business in a Stronger Position

Watermill have been a strong factor towards the progressive improvement to our Compliance for M&S Scorecard. They have identified and supported our internal challenges 100% until the end. This has now resulted in GOLD scorecard for the service department. As a business we are now in a strong position with continuous improvement still being pushed from the Watermill team.

Site Service Manager - National Fish Supplier